Interest of the book and character of Ibn Batuta as a traveller; different views ; confused geographical ideas, 432 ; and other instances of loose observation, 433 ; exaggerations; instances apparently of positive fiction, 435 ; mistakes in language, 436 ; chronological difficulties ; summing up in favour of general veracity and genuine character, 437; personal character, 438.

Note A. On the value of the Indian coins mentioned by Ibn Batuta, 439. Note B. On the places visited by Ibn Batuta between Cambay and Malabar, 443.